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The memoir offers a unique perspective on the world of chess through the eyes of a distinguished Russian grandmaster. Averbakh recounts his journey from a young boy at the Moscow Chess Club to a prominent figure in Soviet chess, detailing his triumphs, including winning the USSR championship in 1954. He provides insights into secret training sessions with world champion Botvinnik and his role in the historic Karpov-Kasparov matches, while also reflecting on chess's significance in Soviet life. This personal narrative is a must-read for chess enthusiasts and historians alike.
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Centre-Stage and Behind the Scenes: A Personal Memoir, Emmanuel Neiman
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Centre-Stage and Behind the Scenes: A Personal Memoir
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Emmanuel Neiman
- Publisher
- D.E. Haggerty
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9789056913649
- Category
- Chess
- Description
- The memoir offers a unique perspective on the world of chess through the eyes of a distinguished Russian grandmaster. Averbakh recounts his journey from a young boy at the Moscow Chess Club to a prominent figure in Soviet chess, detailing his triumphs, including winning the USSR championship in 1954. He provides insights into secret training sessions with world champion Botvinnik and his role in the historic Karpov-Kasparov matches, while also reflecting on chess's significance in Soviet life. This personal narrative is a must-read for chess enthusiasts and historians alike.